I don't think so. Usually one person drives most, if not all, the time. Being in the backseat is worse for motion sickness so, if the guy is not going to drive, and he has a weak stomach, it's not going to be good for him.

Team twin = eye candy. Rocker or athlete...so hard to decide. :lol I don't think the reason the MLS guy didn't jump is because he is precluded from indulging in such activities by his MLS contract. If so, he would probably be precluded from quite a number of activities on the race so what would be the point of having him on? For some reason I'm thinking it has to do with dizziness...I don't know why, though.

Maybe in Andrew's case he has an ear disorder which would cause that. I thought recent concussion, but if that happened he'd not be able to fly at all.

I could though - depending on what team he plays on, see it being a part of a MLS agreement - or at least one as part of an agreement to represent the franchise while on "AR."

It doesn't bother me that they have exclusions on racers for whatever reason - it makes it safe for them, and I'd rather that be the case. That said, I do wish they'd open up as to why sometimes they do these type of exclusions. I mean, even when the Globetrotters had to have only one do it due to restrictions (the carnival ride) they at least said "The person competing the roadblock can't be more than 6'1" " or some height that the taller of the two exceeded.

I have a feeling though Phil can't explain why they did this, which is sad, but if it is indeed medical on both, then I can respect the reasoning.

02-22-2012, 01:00 PM

jsciv

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Originally Posted by CCL

Team twin = eye candy. Rocker or athlete...so hard to decide. :lol I don't think the reason the MLS guy didn't jump is because he is precluded from indulging in such activities by his MLS contract. If so, he would probably be precluded from quite a number of activities on the race so what would be the point of having him on?

Yeah, they certainly are easy on the eyes. :)

I am just guessing on the reason he couldn't jump. I do know some sport contracts do have clauses in them preventing other risky activity (to protect the team and their investment in that player), and skydiving is one of those seen as especially risky. I could be totally off base, but it's fun to guess!

02-22-2012, 06:03 PM

captain

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As for getting sick while traveling in the backseat....my brother does this. He has always had to sit up front on long trips and he is no youngin :)

02-22-2012, 06:38 PM

jammyjoe

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Amazing Race’ producer found dead in Uganda
TV producer Jeff Rice has been found dead in Uganda.

The father-of-two was found unresponsive in his suite by hotel staff in Kampala on Friday and he was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A cause of death has yet to be determined but officals have not yet ruled out foul play.

Rice’s assistant, who local reports have identified as Catherine Fuller, was also found unconscious in the room; she is currently listed in critical condition.
Sally Blackman, Rice’s widow, tells Fox News, “They were not attacked but (evidence) points towards being poisoned. (At) this stage it is quite difficult to give you any firm reports as the incident is currently under investigation by the Uganda police.”
Rice worked on a number of hit reality shows including “The Amazing Race,” Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” and a South African version of “The Biggest Loser.”

A number of stars have since spoken out to express their grief over Rice’s sudden passing, among them famous explorer and TV personality Josh Gates.
In a post on Twitter.com, he writes, “Floored by the loss of my dear friend & fellow adventurer, Jeff Rice. You were, quite simply, the real deal. I’ll never forget you… I can’t believe you’re gone, buddy.”

That's random. Your link says cocaine so I clicked it and it says he died of a cocaine overdose. They must have updated the story.

If I was on the Race I'd be getting some sort of medical note that precluded me from jumping out of planes. For sure.

02-23-2012, 10:40 AM

Annastasia B

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Loved the twist in the road block. The looks on the faces of those that had to jump was priceless. Love the BP guys. Especially the one who had to jump out of the plane. I was laughing my head off! Too funny. I have a really good sense of direction so I know I would have spoken up for that piece of the road block. There is no way in hell I would ever jump out of a plane. I can't stand flying as it is.

I don't think the golfers were cut out for this race, plus I found them a little dull.

02-23-2012, 10:43 AM

AZChristian

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Originally Posted by Annastasia B

I don't think the golfers were cut out for this race, plus I found them a little dull.

Well, on a golf course, when you finish one hole, there's usually a little sign that points you to the beginning of the next hole. Maybe they were looking for a little sign that said "Phil -------->"

02-23-2012, 11:00 AM

Annastasia B

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LOL! Too funny.... your probably right though!

02-25-2012, 06:44 PM

Fanny Mare

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I wonder if the Oscars will mean a time change for The Amazing race? check your local listings race fans :)

02-26-2012, 11:49 AM

Arielflies

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The Amazing Race is on CBS - safe and at regular time, or for the usual delay-not.

Fans of the ABC show, Once Upon A Time, are those who will have to wait another week for an episode to air.